Post-pandemic economic growth: State Aid and Post Brexit Competition Policy

Business and Trade Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 23 Sep 2021 Closed: 3 May 2023 Parliament page
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee would like to hear the views of UK businesses on the future role that government will play in investing in industry and shaping competition policy. The views and ideas that business leaders provide will help inform the Committee as it starts work … Read more
17 Recommendations
13 Conclusions
1 Report
6 Oral sessions
2 Letters
6 Events
Activity timeline 17 events
28 Apr
2023
Report published
21 Feb
2023
Correspondence
21 Feb
2023
Correspondence
10 Feb
2023
Report published
25 Oct
2022
Report published
26 Apr
2022
Oral evidence
26 Apr
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
1 Mar
2022
Oral evidence
1 Mar
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
1 Feb
2022
Oral evidence
1 Feb
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
30 Nov
2021
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 6 sessions
26 Apr 2022
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Alesha de Freitas · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Niall Mackenzie · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Paul Scully MP · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Rt Hon Lord Andrew Tyrie
1 Mar 2022
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Oral evidence session
Matthew Upton · Citizens Advice Matthew Vickers · Ombudsman Services Rocio Concha · Which? Steve Ruddy · Chartered Trading Standards Institute
1 Feb 2022
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Andrea Coscelli · Competition and Markets Authority Camilla de Coverly Veale · The Coalition for a Digital Economy Dame Melanie Dawes · Ofcom Neil Ross · techUK Sunil Patel · PwC
30 Nov 2021
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State Aid and Post-Brexit Competition Policy
Isabel Taylor · Slaughter and May James Webber · Shearman & Sterling LLP Nicole Robins · Oxera Professor Sir John Vickers · Oxford University
2 Nov 2021
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George Peretz QC · Joint Working Party of UK Bars and Law Societies on Competition Law John Penrose · Home Office
26 Oct 2021
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George Peretz · Joint Working Party of UK Bars and Law Societies on Competition Law John Penrose · Home Office Professor Sir John Vickers · Oxford University
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fourth Report - Post-pandemic economic growth: state aid and pos… HC 759 25 Oct 2022 30 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
8 results
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6 Conclusion Not Addressed
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We are encouraged to learn that the CMA is satisfied that it has received adequate...
We are encouraged to learn that the CMA is satisfied that it has received adequate resources to deliver its post-Brexit responsibilities, and that it appears to have made a good start in achieving its aims. However, the incoming Chair and … Read more
Government Response
The CMA welcomes the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill. The response then discusses concentration in manufacturing industries, international trade, and collaboration with overseas consumer protection authorities.
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8 Recommendation Not Addressed
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We believe that the non-binding nature of the CMA’s role when advising on subsidies which...
We believe that the non-binding nature of the CMA’s role when advising on subsidies which are referred to its Subsidy Advice Unit will be sufficient in the majority of cases. The Government should ensure that the CMA has the resources … Read more
Government Response
The CMA supports the provision of effective and accessible ombudsmen services, and looks forward to the improvements that will be delivered by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute leads on ombudsmen and codes of practice.
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9 Conclusion Not Addressed
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Public authorities will need to update their understanding of the rules of the new subsidy...
Public authorities will need to update their understanding of the rules of the new subsidy control regime when it comes into force in late 2022. This includes delivery of subsidies from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, where public authorities will … Read more
Government Response
The response describes CMA support for Online Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution in essential markets and work with international partners, but does not address public authorities needing to update their understanding of the rules of the new subsidy control regime.
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10 Conclusion Not Addressed
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Although the UK Government has published further guidance on the implementation of subsides, there is...
Although the UK Government has published further guidance on the implementation of subsides, there is still a lack of detailed information in several areas of subsidy control guidance, which may cause uncertainty for public authorities who will need to seek … Read more
Government Response
The government's response discusses consumer law enforcement and the CMA's support for reforms, which is unrelated to the committee's conclusion about the lack of detailed information on subsidy control guidance.
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11 Conclusion Not Addressed
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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is designed differently to its predecessor EU schemes.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is designed differently to its predecessor EU schemes. How subsidies are allocated, therefore, is crucial to ensuring the most effective use of public funds.
Government Response
The government response discusses transparency and accountability of digital regulators, the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum, its workplan, and opportunities for further engagement. This does not address how subsidies are allocated under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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12 Recommendation Not Addressed
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However, public authorities are in limbo until the Government publishes final guidance on the subsidy...
However, public authorities are in limbo until the Government publishes final guidance on the subsidy control regime. The UK Government needs to end this uncertainty by following the Scottish Government, which published guidance in September 2022, and publishing final guidance … Read more
Government Response
The government response discusses the CMA's strategic aims for its work in digital markets and ongoing activities, without addressing the need to publish final guidance on the subsidy control regime or end the uncertainty faced by public authorities.
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13 Recommendation Not Addressed
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The Government should update the Committee within one year of implementation on the performance of...
The Government should update the Committee within one year of implementation on the performance of the new subsidy control regime. (Paragraph 106) Consumer Policy
Government Response
The CMA will continue to build the Digital Markets Unit, tackle market dominance and support the UK Government in its work to bring forward the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
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15 Recommendation Not Addressed
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Weak competition and consumer policy will lead to detriment for consumers and worse economic outcomes,...
Weak competition and consumer policy will lead to detriment for consumers and worse economic outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable in society. We 50 Post-pandemic economic growth: state aid and post-Brexit competition policy encourage Ministers to build upon existing UK … Read more
Government Response
Departments will prepare their responses to the REUL Bill individually and keep the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee advised. Updated guidance will be developed and shared at the appropriate moment, and the Government will give the BEIS Select Committee early notice of the intended use of LROs as part of the REUL reform programme where relevant.
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Government Response AI assessment · 30 of 17 classified
Accepted 7
Acknowledged 12
Deferred 3
Not Addressed 8
Total 17 recs + 13 conclusions
Correspondence 2 letters
21 Feb 2023 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero relating to state aid, 16 February 2023
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21 Feb 2023 To committee Letter from the Chair to Secretary of State on state aid rules, 16 January 2023
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